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yes you can. i have been arrested many times and im going to get my criminal justice deegre and head to law school. if someone told u that you cant its cause they have an hate on you because they do not want you to become a lawyer. that makes you a step higher then them inlife. Even tho they probly do not think about it that way but it is in their mind
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The requirements for admission to practice law are governed by each state's supreme court. While the requirements have some variance from state to state, the question of a criminal record brings with it other questions: What type of crime, how long ago, was it a single instance, was it related to dishonesty. So, a criminal record is not an absolute bar to the practice of law, but it certainly makes it more difficult to be accepted by the relevant supreme court and requires much explanation. In the end, it varies from individual to individual.
Yes, some lawyers have very minor criminal infractions, but not felonies and probably not even misdemeanors because prior to getting sworn into their respective state, lawyers have to undergo a character and fitness evaluation.
Yes, depending upon the jurisdiction statutes where you live, you can apply for either a federal pardon or have your records "sealed" to outside access. Both have their benefits and their drawbacks and are difficult to obtain. Good luck.
No. However, Former criminals can, occasionally, become lawyers. But, the road is difficult. They will be required to do much more than ordinary people to be admitted to the bar. States have different rules. Check with the state bar association in your state.
Usually the answer is no. However on the moral turpitude section of the bar exam, u can explain your criminal history and it will be up to the examiners to decide.
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